Canon printer PIXMA MP800R User Manual

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4When performing copy direct printing without using a computer, press [Settings] to 
select the page size. When using the machine connected to a computer, select the 
page size of the loaded paper from [Page Size] in the printer driver.
For a detailed description of the printer driver settings, see “Printing with Windows” on 
page 90, or “Printing with Macintosh” on page 93.
Important
Always load paper in portrait orientation (A). Loading paper in landscape orientation (B) can 
cause the paper to be jammed.
Note
We recommend using genuine Canon photo media when printing photographs. See 
“Recommended Paper and Requirements” on page 20.
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„Loading the Print Media in the Cassette
Depending on page size and media type, some paper must always be loaded in the Auto Sheet 
Feeder.
If you intend to use only the Cassette, check any usage restrictions in advance.
See“Recommended Paper and Requirements” on page 20.
zLoading Paper
1Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.
2Prepare to load paper.
(1)Pull out the Cassette from the machine.
(2)Remove the Cover on the Cassette.
Note
For detailed information on the specialty media Canon provides for use with its various 
printers, see “Recommended Paper and Requirements” on page 20.
Note
zAlign the edges of paper neatly before loading. Loading paper without aligning the edges 
may cause paper jams.
zWhen paper is curled, hold the opposing curled corners and gently bend them in the 
opposite direction until the paper becomes completely flat. See “Paper is curled.” on 
page 138.
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3Load the paper. (Print side facing DOWN)
(1)Load the paper into the Cassette with the print side facing DOWN.
(2)Align the paper stack against the right side of the Cassette.
(3)Slide the Paper Guides to fit the loaded paper stack.
Important
Do not load the paper beyond this Load Limit Mark (A).
Note
zYou can use general copy paper or Canon’s Super White Paper SW-201. 
zYou can load up to 150 sheets of plain paper (64 gsm or 17 lb, 13 mm or 0.52 inches in 
height) in the Cassette. However, do not stack more than 50 sheets in the Paper Output 
Tray.
zDo not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dries. For specific drying times, refer to the 
instructions packaged with your media.
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4Insert the Cassette into the machine.
(1)Set the Cover on the Cassette.
(2)Insert the Cassette into the machine.
Push the Cassette all the way into the machine.
5Prepare the Paper Output Tray.
(1)Press the Open Button to open the Paper Output Tray.
(2)Pull out the Paper Output Tray Extension completely.
(3)Press [Feed Switch] so that the Cassette Lamp (A) lights.
Note
After printing, to put back the Paper Output Tray Extension, push it back while raising it a 
little.
Note
You can also select the paper source with the printer driver. For details, refer to the Printer 
Driver Guide.
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zLoading Envelopes
Use either European DL or US Comm. Env. #10 size envelopes.
The address is rotated automatically to match the direction of the envelope when printing.
1Align the envelope stack against the right side of the Cassette with the print side 
facing DOWN, and the rear flaps UP on the left side.
2Slide the Paper Guides against the sides of the envelope.
3Press [Feed Switch] so that the Cassette Lamp lights.
Important
zEnvelopes can be used only when printing from a computer.
zDo not use envelopes with embossed or treated surfaces, a double flap, pressure seals or 
sticker flaps.
zSelect either [DL Env.] or [Comm. Env. #10] according to the envelope size you are using.
zThe printed image will be upside down depending on the application. If this occurs, open 
the printer properties dialog box then select the [Rotate 180 degrees] check box on the 
[Page Setup] tab.
For information on the printer driver settings, refer to the Printer Driver Guide.
Note
A maximum of 5 envelopes can be loaded at once.
Note
Fold the envelope flap shut (A).
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4Select [Envelope] in [Media Type], and then select [DL Env.] or [Comm. Env. #10] in 
[Page Size].
For information on the printer driver settings, refer to the Printer Driver Guide.
zLoading 4" x 6"- or 5" x 7"-Sized Paper in the Cassette
1Load the paper into the Cassette with the print side facing DOWN.
2Align the paper stack against the right side of the Cassette.
3Slide the Paper Guides to fit the loaded paper stack.
4Press [Feed Switch] so that the Cassette Lamp lights.
Note
Printing direction (B).
Important
zDo not leave photo paper, such as Photo Paper Pro, in the Cassette for a long time. This 
may cause paper discoloration due to natural aging.
zIf you are using photo paper such as Photo Paper Pro and have loaded them in the 
Cassette, the printout may have roller traces on the print surface. To avoid this, load paper 
in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
zLoading plain paper cut to 4" x 6" / 101.6 mm x 152.4 mm or 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm 
size for a trial printing can cause paper jams.
Note
zLoad the paper lengthways regardless of the direction of the document.
zYou can load up to 20 sheets of 4" x 6"-sized paper or up to 10 sheets of 5" x 7"-sized 
paper.
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5When performing copy direct printing without using a computer, press [Settings] to 
select the page size. When using the machine connected to a computer, select the 
page size of the loaded paper from [Page Size] in the printer driver.
For a detailed description of the printer driver settings, see “Printing with Windows” on 
page 90, or “Printing with Macintosh” on page 93.
Changing the Print Settings
This section describes the Settings screen that can be specified on the Operation Panel when 
copying, or printing from memory card, photos or films.
„To Change Print Settings
You can change the print settings such as page size, media type, bordered or borderless print, 
etc.
zHow to change the Settings screen
This section describes the steps to specify the page size for Memory card mode to  as an example. For information on each item, see “Print Setting Items” on 
page 37.
1Display the Settings screen.
(1)Press [Settings].
The Settings screen is displayed.
Important
Always load paper in portrait orientation (A). Loading paper in landscape orientation (B) can 
cause the paper to be jammed.
Note
We recommend using genuine Canon photo media when printing photographs. See 
“Recommended Paper and Requirements” on page 20.
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2Select the Setting tab.
(1)Use [ ] or [ ] to select the Setting tab. 
Select tab 1 here.
3Select the setting item.
(1)Use [ ] or [ ] to select the setting item.
Select  here.
4Change the setting.
(1)Use [ ] or [ ] to change the setting.
Change to  here.
5Complete setting.
(1)Press [Settings].
Return to the Settings screen. 
						

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„Print Setting Items
Each tab contains the following setting items. To change the tab, use [ ] to select the tab and 
use [ ] or [ ].
zCopy mode
This section describes the Settings screen for Copy mode.
Ta b  1
You can specify the paper settings for printing or print quality.
(1)You can specify the page size.
8.5" x 11" (215.9 x 279.4), A4, B5, A5, 4" x 6" (101.6 x 152.4), 5" x 7" (127 x 177.8), 
Credit card
(2)You can specify the media type.
Plain paper, Photo Paper Pro, Photo Plus Glossy, Matte Photo Paper, Glossy Photo 
Paper
(3)You can adjust image quality according to the documents you want to copy.
Fast, Standard, High
(4)You can specify the reduction or enlargement method.
Same magnification, Preset ratio, Zoom (25 - 400%), Fit-to-page
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You can specify auto intensity.
(5)This function automatically adjusts the intensity of the document on the Platen Glass.
Auto intensity ON, Auto intensity OFF
Note
Depending on the functions specified in the Copy, Memory card, or Photo/film mode, some 
setting items cannot be specified in combination.
Important
Some page sizes cannot be loaded in the Cassette and should be loaded in the Auto 
Sheet Feeder.
Note
Some of these are not available depending on the country of purchase.
Note
z can be selected when  is selected as the media type.
zWhen using  with media type set to , if the quality is different from 
that expected, select  or  and try copying again.
zSelect  to copy in grayscale. Grayscale renders tones in a range of grays 
instead of black or white.
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zMemory card and Photo/film modes
This section describes the Settings screen for Memory card and Photo/film modes.
Ta b  1
You can specify the settings such as the paper, bordered/borderless, and Date/file no.
Example: Memory card mode
(1)Select the page size.
8.5" x 11" (215.9 x 279.4), A4, 4" x 6" (101.6 x 152.4), 5" x 7" (127 x 177.8), Credit card
(2)Select the media type.
Plain paper
*1, Photo Paper Pro, Photo Plus Glossy, Matte Photo Paper, Glossy Photo 
Paper
(3)Select the print quality.
Standard, High
(4)Select bordered or borderless print.
Bordered, Borderless
(5)Select whether to print the shooting date, file no., or not.
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No date/file no., Print date only, Print file no. only, Print date & file no.*1 Can be selected only in Memory card mode.
Note
You can change the print settings on this screen when a PictBridge compliant device is 
connected to this machine.
Important
Some page sizes cannot be loaded in the Cassette and should be loaded in the Auto 
Sheet Feeder.
Note
Some of these are not available depending on the country of purchase.
Note
When  is selected in , bordered printing will be performed 
even if you select .
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